Capstone Copper's Australia-listed shares tumble on disruption in Chile mine operations

Shares of ASX-listed Capstone Copper CSX.AX fall as much as 4.6% to A$14.75, their biggest intraday pct drop since early January

The copper miner responds to media reports regarding status of operations at Mantoverde mine in Chile, where a strike was launched on January 2

Co says on January 18, a few individuals interfered with its desalination plant facilities resulting in disruption of water supply to mine

Adds that sulphide operations are temporarily halted while oxide operations are expected to continue until tomorrow

Co says it's seeking judicial support to regain access to the desalination plant to restore water supply and resume operations

Stock down 5.6% so far this week, set for its worst week since November 17, if current trend holds

CSC rose 54.5% in 2025, down 2.6% YTD